Al-Khalaila said that the holding of these forums and charitable programs comes in implementation of the royal directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein, which constantly emphasize the need to pay attention to the Zakat Fund and enhance its role in supporting the poor and needy in various parts of the Kingdom, which contributes to strengthening the values of solidarity and compassion among the people of the community.
He pointed out that the Ministry of Awqaf pays special attention to Al-Mazar Al-Janoubi, due to its religious and historical significance, including the shrines of the noble companions and the land of Mu'tah, in addition to the real estate and waqf properties that the region possesses, which can be utilized to serve local development and enhance waqf resources.
He explained that the Ministry has implemented a number of projects and works related to waqf properties in the province, including the establishment of warehouses, in addition to the development works that some sites have witnessed, including the development of the site of the scene, affirming that the Ministry is continuing to enhance the investment of waqf lands and develop their infrastructure in Al-Mazar Al-Janoubi, considering this a fundamental part of the Ministry's work and future directions.
For his part, the director of Al-Mazar Al-Janoubi Awqaf, Dr. Sultan Al-Qaraleh, said that the directorate bears a great responsibility in serving the region, which is not limited to managing the affairs of awqaf and mosques, but extends to working in the sanctuary of the noble companions and the land of Mu'tah, which carries in its memory bright pages of the history of Islam and Jordan.
He added that the directorate has worked over the past period to implement a set of organizational measures aimed at enhancing institutional culture and controlling religious discourse, in line with the vision and mission of the Ministry, in addition to continuing to pay attention to mosques and supporting imams, muezzins, and employees and enabling them to perform their roles as required.
Al-Qaraleh stressed that the directorate's vision for the next stage goes beyond the concept of managing the daily work of awqaf to working on developing and investing the waqf, in a way that achieves sustainability and enhances its ability to perform its social and developmental mission, pointing to the importance of investing the available waqf potentials in the region in a way that reflects positively on the local community.
The forum included the inauguration of a free medical day organized by the Al-Maqasid Hospital affiliated with the Zakat Fund in the Ministry of Awqaf, with the aim of providing medical care and services to citizens, in addition to implementing a set of humanitarian initiatives and aids directed to deserving families and individuals.
Also, 500 food and clothing coupons provided by the Military Consumer Corporation, worth 30 dinars each, were distributed, in addition to financial aid for 50 orphans at 100 dinars each, and aid for 50 university students at 100 dinars each, in addition to the distribution of 300 food parcels provided by the Civil Consumer Corporation.
These activities come within the programs of the Ministry of Awqaf and the Zakat Fund aimed at enhancing communication with local communities, providing support to families and deserving groups, in addition to spreading moderate religious awareness and enhancing the values of solidarity, compassion, and community service.
